‘The locals underlined the weaknesses of the mayoral model. But Labour can fix it’
Eight weeks ago, I warned of “huge embarrassment” if the party did not sweep the mayoral board. Richard Parker’s…
Richard Parker
‘Tremendous results but more work to do’, says Labour campaign coordinator Pat McFadden
Labour has enjoyed a set of “tremendous results” but there is still “more work to do”, the party’s…
Mayor election results: West Midlands joy for Labour seals strong mayor and local gains
Labour candidate Richard Parker has narrowly pulled off an “incredible” win in the West Midlands mayor race against…
Battleground candidates ‘optimistic’ on their local and general election chances
Activists, candidates and councillors are in their final push for votes as the local and mayoral elections draw…
Inside Labour’s local election campaign: Ellie Reeves on where to spend polling day and the key contests to watch
Labour’s deputy national campaign co-ordinator Ellie Reeves has dubbed the West Midlands “the place to be on polling…
Andy Burnham manifesto: Greater Manchester mayor reveals three key election pledges in bid for third term
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has unveiled his vision for a third term in office, with three key…
Richard Parker selected as Labour candidate for West Midlands mayor
Richard Parker has been selected as Labour’s candidate for next year’s West Midlands mayoral election, to take on…
